Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability
Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics. This regulation forms part of...
Read MorePeru’s Ministry of Health Opens Public Consultation on New Medical Device Regulations
The Peruvian Ministry of Health, MINSA, has issued Resolution No. 734-2024-MINSA, announcing the publication of draft regulations aimed at enhancing the registration, control, and health monitoring of medical devices. This initiative...
Read MorePeru Updates its Occupational Chemical Exposure Limits to Protect Worker Health
On October 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Peru issued Ministerial Resolution No. 733-2024/MINSA, introducing crucial updates to Annexes I, II, and III of the "Regulation on Permissible Exposure...
Read MorePeru Proposes New Regulations for Comprehensive Chemical Management Law
Update: Public comment period extended till 24 October 2024. On 26 July 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment has announced the publication of the draft Regulation of Legislative Decree...
Read MoreProposal to Update Permissible Limit Values for Chemical Agents in the Work Environment in Peru
In an effort to protect the health of workers and update regulations in line with scientific and technological advances, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced a proposed revision of...
Read MoreNew Regulation for Hazardous Substances to Take Effect in Peru on June 1 2024
On December 2, 2023, the Peruvian government published Supreme Decree No. 031-2023-SA, approving the "Regulation for the Regulation and Oversight of Hazardous Substances for Domestic, Industrial, and Public Health Use." According...
Read MoreAndean Community Countries to Unify Standards for Household Goods
In an effort to streamline regulations and improve environmental protection, member countries of the Andean Community are proposing to synchronize standards for household cleaners and absorbent personal hygiene products. The initiative...
Read MorePeru Implements New Decree for Hazardous Substances Across Homes Industries and Public Health
Peru has issued a Supreme Decree (DS 031-2023-SA) that complements the Decree 1570 for management of Chemical Substances, introducing comprehensive regulations for hazardous substances used in household, industrial, and public health applications....
Read MoreComprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru
Peru's General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) has introduced a new set of regulations designed to establish authorization and labeling standards for paints and coatings containing lead. These...
Read MoreFertilizers in Peru: The New Rules Proposed for Import and Production
Peru is taking significant steps to regulate the import and production of fertilizers, aiming to enhance sustainable soil management, promote domestic agricultural competitiveness and sustainability, and improve food and nutrition security...
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